Tennessee Express food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Barnet
Tennessee Express holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 23 April 2026, 2 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 73 Colney Hatch Lane London, N10 1LR
How it compares in Barnet
That puts Tennessee Express among the 1,423 places in Barnet holding top marks, 60% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,423 | 60% | ← Tennessee Express | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 577 | 24% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 224 | 10% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 84 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 45 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 511 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Tennessee Express none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Tennessee Express, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Astrid Manufacturers/packers | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| Astrid Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 June 2024 |
| Accent Catering @ Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2026 |
| Amathus Drinks Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2023 |
| Akatuki Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2026 |
| All Saints Church Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2022 |
| Annie and Co Nursery and Forest Sch School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2025 |
| Aldi Store Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2023 |
Questions about Tennessee Express
What is Tennessee Express's food hygiene rating?
Tennessee Express has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Barnet Council on 23 April 2026.
Is Tennessee Express safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Tennessee Express last inspected?
Tennessee Express was last inspected on 23 April 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Barnet Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Tennessee Express?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Tennessee Express compare to other places in Barnet?
60% of the 2,356 rated food businesses in Barnet hold the top rating of 5, and Tennessee Express is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Barnet Council inspects Tennessee Express and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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